The text is merely one of the contexts of a piece of literature, its lexical or verbal one, no more or less… — Leslie Fiedler Copy Share Image
An ingenious mind feels in unmerited praise the bitterest reproof. — Walter Savage Landor Copy Share Image
Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. They'll stay faithful as long as it's safe and doesn't involve risk, rejection, or… — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
“Honor He Wrote Sonnet 20 The more you break me, the stronger I become. The more you hate me, the gentler I… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
I don't judge a regime by the damning criticism of the opposition, but by the ingenuous praise of the partisan. — Jean Rostand Copy Share Image
Another reason for the increased self-centeredness of an adolescent is her susceptibility to humiliation. This brazen, defiant creature is also something tender,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Listening to critics is like letting Muhammad Ali decide which astronaut goes to the moon. — Robert Duvall Copy Share Image
Not only do we have a right to know, we have a duty to know what our Government is doing in our… — Walter Cronkite Copy Share Image
To me, then, true criticism consists in trying to find out the intrinsic worth of the thing itself, and not in attributing… — Jiddu Krishnamurti Copy Share Image
How do I respond to criticism? Critically. I listen to all criticism critically. — Paul Thomas Anderson Copy Share Image
With success always comes criticism. I've been criticized every year of my life. — Donovan Bailey Copy Share Image
You gotta deal with a lot of people, the naysayers... but I've always been the guy who kinda just smiles and laughs… — Mohamed Bamba Copy Share Image
Because of its exceptional capacity for self-criticism, the West took the initiative in abolishing slavery; the calls for abolition did not resonate… — Ibn Warraq Copy Share Image
“How we lavish our money and worship on Shakespeare without in the least knowing why!” — George Bernard Shaw Copy Share Image
Criticism can be devastating. When push comes to shove, we are all very sensitive. — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
Sectarian feelings and criticism of other teachings or other sects is very bad, poisonous, and should be avoided. — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
Honest and earnest criticism from those whose interests are most nearly touched,- criticism of writers by readers, of government by those governed,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Remember, we all make our work available in a commercial transaction, the terms of which we, ourselves, dictate. If we give it… — Pete Morin Copy Share Image
It's fine for people to say, "If you can't stand the heat and if you can't stand the criticism, then just don't… — Amanda Palmer Copy Share Image
“When this low self-worth is hidden, one can understand why the person becomes hypersensitive to the opinions of others and has a… — David W. Earle LPC- Love is Not Enough Copy Share Image
It is both possible (and even necessary) to simultaneously enjoy media while also being critical of its more problematic or pernicious aspects. — Anita Sarkeesian Copy Share Image
I wanted to be an actress. I wanted to be known. Yes, it's difficult sometimes. I believe that if you're going to… — Katrina Kaif Copy Share Image
All the criticism is ultimately a blessing in disguise. Because now people know about Malawi [due to the child adoption]. And now… — Madonna Ciccone Copy Share Image
Criticism and Bolshevism have one thing in common. They both seek to pull down that which they could never build. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
Jesus, as a philosopher is wonderful. There's no greater role model, in my view, than Jesus Christ. It's just a shame that… — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
